Question

How can hormone problems cause a heavy period?

Answer 1

Every month, a lining builds up inside your uterus (womb), which you shed during your period. If your hormone levels aren’t balanced, your body can make the lining too thick, which leads to heavy bleeding when you shed the thicker lining. If you don’t ovulate, this can throw off the hormone balance in the body, leading to a thicker lining and a heavier period.